politics
April 17, 2026
Most Germans dissatisfied with Merz government
Nearly 80% of Germans disapprove of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, with the right-wing AfD emerging as the most popular party, a recent YouGov poll shows
TL;DR
- 79% of Germans are dissatisfied with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition government.
- The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now the most popular party, polling at 27% in a hypothetical election.
- Support for Merz's CDU/CSU has dropped to 23%, its lowest since December 2021.
- The SPD's support has fallen to 13%, its worst performance since December 2019.
- The AfD has recently made gains in western German states and campaigns on anti-immigration, opposition to Russian sanctions, and criticism of Germany's energy policy.
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